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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Kouyaty's story, of what material does Kanty sew his clothing?
(a) Leopard fur.
(b) Human skin.
(c) Dollar bills.
(d) Gold thread.

2. What object does the hunter use to tell the king's fortune?
(a) Tea leaves.
(b) Seashells.
(c) Bones.
(d) Tarot cards.

3. On which topic do Sundiata's ancestors seek advise from the heavens?
(a) How to make their women fertile.
(b) How to make their crops flourish.
(c) How to rule the country.
(d) How to be dilligent apostles.

4. When Sundiata visits Ghana, what does he realize about the people who live there?
(a) They are very educated.
(b) They are excellent traders.
(c) They all admire king Dankaran.
(d) They have never seen a white man before.

5. What animal do the villagers attribute to the new baby?
(a) A flamingo.
(b) A gorilla.
(c) A gazelle.
(d) A lion.

6. How do the warriors kill the animal that is terrorizing Do?
(a) With their spears.
(b) With their spirituality.
(c) With their stamina.
(d) With kindness.

7. Which of the following groups of people claimed to know all along that Sundiata would rise up and walk?
(a) The griots.
(b) The sorcerers.
(c) The witches.
(d) The outcasts.

8. What physical attribute does the hunter have which prompts the king's men to think he is evil?
(a) He is left handed.
(b) He has blue eyes.
(c) He is blind.
(d) He has fair skin.

9. What skill does Fassyky teach Sundiata to do?
(a) Hunt.
(b) Walk.
(c) Swim.
(d) Fish.

10. Whose griot is Kouyaty?
(a) Dankaran's.
(b) Sundiata's.
(c) Manding Bory's.
(d) Soumaoro Kanty's.

11. Who do the Malian people believe should be the true king of Mali?
(a) Sundiata.
(b) Kanty.
(c) Dankaran.
(d) Fakoli.

12. Why do ancient African kings want griots?
(a) To have constant companionship.
(b) To be able to pour out their deepest secrets.
(c) Because griots were thought to be magical.
(d) To keep their memories alive.

13. Which of the following adjectives best describes Djata's physicality as a boy?
(a) Ugly.
(b) Fat.
(c) Handsome.
(d) Strong.

14. How does the king react to the news that Sogolon has gone into labor?
(a) He is completely apathetic.
(b) He is not home when the news breaks out.
(c) He is very nervous.
(d) He is angry.

15. How does Sassouma feel about young Djata and the fact that he is seemingly slow?
(a) She is worried.
(b) She is pleased.
(c) She is confused.
(d) She is apathetic.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Kanty treat men who disagree with him?

2. Why does Sogolon believe Djata does not speak with other children?

3. What is the name of the king's first wife?

4. Who do the Malian people believe can become king one day?

5. Griots are considered "vessels of _____ ."

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